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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.45, 337.82 and 234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.45, 337.82 and 234.51 is: 322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.45 : 337.82 = 234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.45/337.82 = 234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.45x = 337.82 × 234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.45x = 79,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,221.00/245.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.76

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